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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.76, 637.06 and 265.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.76, 637.06 and 265.18 is: 365.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.76 : 637.06 = 265.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.76/637.06 = 265.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.76x = 637.06 × 265.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.76x = 168,935.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,935.57/461.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.85

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